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... never had a water pump or reservoir failure. I just replaced the engine (at 196,000 miles) and the "new" engine came with it's water pump. The reservoir now at 13 years and 203,000 miles is still going strong. Nevertheless, in the last 2 events I've had cooling issues. On 1/15, on my way to the Key Largo Brunch I started seeing a weird exhaust from my car (against the sun). A few minutes laby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... some of which I'm sure you've seen already. In no particular order: Happy Porsche-ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... any of the dismantlers for a used cluster. Unfortunately you can't get just the display, you need a replacement cluster. They can get you one which has close to the same mileage as your does. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... you don't drive your own car, but you do drive a bunch of Porsches such as the Boxster Spyder, Carrera S, Carrera Turbo, Cayman, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo and Panamera Turbo in different environments. Their instructors are top-notch and are, among others: Hurley Haywood and Brian Cunningham. A few people on this board have taken the school which is offered in 1, 2 or 3 day versions and ultimatby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
.... you don't hear about anybody getting their ambers swapped for clears I actually came close to re-ambering a certain Boxster "R" at BRBS a few years ago, just to see if he noticed. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... then it's a lot quicker to raise one side of the car at a time and work on both the front and the rear of the raised side at once. You can put a jack on the rear jacking point, just in front of the rear tire and lift. the Boxster is rigid enough that the whole side will lift. This is what we do routinely at the track to install our racing pads and then again after the event to replace the strby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... that white stuff on the side of the road is SNOW. Taken on the last day of BRBS 1 (April, 1999 - Blue Ridge Parkway) Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... because it's under warranty and because the deterioration of the bearing happens with miles. It will eventually fail, but why worry now? I know I'll die sooner than later, but I'm not worrying about it now, and I'm not close to being "under warranty" I don't recall of hearing about an IMS failure prior to 2004. I'm sure there were some, but we hadn't heard about them. The common ones (evenby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... not on an '08. As I've stated before, in my opinion all IMS bearings will fail, given enough time/mileage because of the M96 engine's design. Having said that, Porsche already knew that there was an issue with the IMS and started trying to correct it. 2008 is one of the last model years with an IMS so it already has all of the factory upgrades possible. Now, when the time comes to replace youby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... I like to keep a protective layer of grime that gets washed off once per year at the end of May I did break down and Turtlewaxed it last week since I was going to the Key Largo Brunch. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... as mine was pulled just before it let go completely. But even if it's done as a preventive measure it's probably not on speculation. I say that because, IMNSHO, the IMS Bearing on a n M96 engine is like a man's prostate. Give it enough time and it will develop cancer (and I say that for the retrofit as well). I think it's a good investment for anyone wishing to keep their car for a while. Hapby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... bolt on the front brakes of the TT on the 986 (if your wheels are big enough - 18"). The rears, leave them alone. The rotors are not interchangeable because the early Boxsters use the rear rotor's internal structure as a drum for the e-brake. Also, if you increase the rear brake's capacity it upsets the balance and you'll get into trouble when trail braking. Happy Porsche-ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... how your set of pedals is designed. If the accelerator pedal "hangs" from the firewall, it's easier to heel-and-toe. If the accelerator pedal is floor mounted and hinged to the floor, then it's easier to blip with the side of your foot. Happy Porsche-ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... bar none: The 48 Hours at Sebring. This event, held at Sebring International Raceway, Feb. 3 - 6 is the largest and best Porsche Club Race. Over 300 Porsche Race Cars (100+ Cup Cars) competing in different classes, including Night Races. The event is free to Porsche enthusiasts. You will have full access to get up close to the cars, talk to the drivers and teams and wander the entire tracby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Events
... it would be a very smart move on Porsche's part. They would join BMW and Mercedes Benz which already have US plants. They'd get a boost in sales from the largest car market in the world. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... but now I'm KO Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... I'm amazed at how quickly the muffler clamps and the header bolts corrode. Most of the other "underside" parts handle the salt fairly well. I'd be constantly hosing down the underside if I was driving my car in salty conditions. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... some drains that can get clogged very easily with leaves or debris. Open the top half way and look next to the top's pivots. You'll se a drain hole. It can be cleaned out by putting and air hose or a water hose on it and spraying. Be careful if it's clogged that spray may come back at you. The remotes also tend to fail after some years of use. I've seen several that develop hairline cracksby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... are optional on the front or the rear. I do not use them at all on my personal car. They are a hassle for quick pad replacement (on the track). Most cars don't really need them and will have quiet brakes if everything is torqued down properly. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... on the track, the car and the driver. You mention this is your 2nd DE, so you will be in one of the student groups (probably green). You will not be driving the car at the limit, since your instructor should still be working with you on driving consistency, the driving line, braking points, turn-in point, apex and drive-out points. For the student groups you will most likely be better off witby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... if you saw thread material on the bolts as they came out, it's from the wheel carrier. What JFP recommends is to rectify the situation at the wheel carrier, where the threads are. You don't need new a new caliper. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... NOT threaded. They can't be, otherwise you could not get them tight enough because you could never align the threads on he caliper with the threads on the wheel carrier. The only threads are on the bolts and on the wheel carrier. Sometimes calipers seem to have threads, but that's just the bolt's threads have embossed the paint. BTW the person in that dealership that gave you that informatby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... hope you're staying high and dry Steve. Our thoughts and prayers are with y' all Down Under. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
I originally used the white lithium grease, but found that it would pick up a lot of dirt and grime. Switched to teflon lubricant and now the shaft remains cleaner. Happy Porsche-ing, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... the water pump, the alternator, the power brakes and the air conditioning. So, you can run the engine for a few minutes with no harm done, especially if the engine is cold and the battery is fully charged. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... first with PB Blaster (penetrating) then with WD-40 (water displacement) and finally spray it with a Teflon spray lubricant. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
... because after time, oil on the flywheel will damage the dual ma$$ elastometer. If the IMS bearing is leaking, which is the worst scenario, the oil will have a rotten smell. If it smells like oil, or doesn't have a discernible odor, most likely it'll be the RMS and the leak will be visible under the center of the engine right at the bell housing's lowest point. It could look somewaht like thby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum